The Surprise of the City
The theme of the city in the Bible is a surprising one. When cities are introduced in the story, they’re depicted as “bad”—a human response to increasing violence and the need for self-protection—and gardens are depicted as humanity’s ideal setting. However, in the book of Revelation, the new creation Jesus brings is a city. What’s going on here? Join Tim and Jon as they start exploring the biblical theme of the city.
The Surprise of the City
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Episode Chapters
Scripture References
Genesis 1-32 Samuel 5John 2Luke 2Jonah 3Exodus 7:10Genesis 19:23-29Acts 11:19-26Acts 18Revelation 3Revelation 21Jonah 4:11Genesis 14Psalms 46:1-3Genesis 1Psalms 46:4-7Psalms 46:3Psalms 46:6Psalms 46:1Psalms 46:7Ezekiel 36Genesis 4:17Genesis 10Genesis 22Ezekiel 16:48Isaiah 13:19-20Zechariah 2:4-5Genesis 3:24Zechariah 2:10-11Isaiah 2Revelation 21:2Revelation 21:23-26Revelation 22:1-3
Referenced Resources
- New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis, Willem A. VanGemeren
- The Garden City, John Mark Comer
- "It takes a City to Raise a Child," Tim Keller
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Show Credits
- “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
- “Kokon” by Plusma & Guillaume Muschalle
- “Long Lost Friend” by Sam Stewart
- “Just a Thought” by Tyler Bailey Show produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder, Lead Editor Dan Gummel, and Editors Tyler Bailey and Frank Garza. Mixed by Tyler Bailey. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.